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Groningen's perfect start to the 2026-27 Eredivisie season faces its biggest challenge yet as they travel to Philips Stadion to meet PSV Eindhoven on Sunday.
Like their visitors, the hosts picked up maximum points in their last league outing, bouncing back from a 2-2 draw on the opening day.
In addition to our PSV Eindhoven vs Groningen prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips for more of our expert predictions.
PSV Eindhoven vs. Groningen key stats
- Groningen are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
- PSV have won three of their last four home league outings.
- Each of PSV's last seven matches has produced at least three goals, as have six of Groningen's last eight games.
PSV Eindhoven vs. Groningen preview: Champions to end visitors' perfect start
PSV Eindhoven vs Groningen — Tale of the Tape
| PSV Eindhoven | vs | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Position | 2nd |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 4 | Goals For | 6 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 9th | Home / Away Rank | 4th |
After losing the Dutch Super Cup to AZ Alkmaar and drawing 2-2 with Fortuna Sittard in their Eredivisie opener, PSV needed a response against Excelsior.
Peter Bosz's side looked set to be frustrated again after Casper Widell cancelled out Ruben van Bommel's early opener, but Ricardo Pepi grabbed the winner 10 minutes into the second half.
De Rood-witten's performance in Rotterdam warranted a more comfortable victory. Still, the reigning champions will be content with three points ahead of their return home, where in-form Groningen await.
Winning both legs last season by a combined score of 6-3, PSV completed a second consecutive league double over Groningen. Overall, Sunday's hosts have dominated this fixture, winning each of the last five meetings and 13 of the last 14 encounters.
With matches against Utrecht, Ajax, Sparta Rotterdam, Twente, and Heerenveen to follow, PSV are set for six straight games against last season's top-10 finishers, giving them a huge opportunity to showcase their title credentials.
One of just three coaches to have managed their current Eredivisie club since the start of the 2023-24 season, Danny Buijs has overseen a perfect start to the current campaign, guiding his side to two wins from two.
A 2-1 victory over Utrecht on matchday one was the perfect tone-setter, and Trots van het Noorden made light work of newly promoted ADO Den Haag last time out, running out 4-1 winners after leading 3-0 at half time.
Groningen have never won their opening three matches of an Eredivisie season and travel to Eindhoven this weekend chasing history against opponents who have long been their Achilles' heel.
With goals in both of the opening two games, Thom van Bergen and Darri Willumsson have been in fine form for the visitors this season. Both players will need to deliver again if Groningen are to have any chance of claiming a first victory at Philips Stadion since 2014.
PSV Eindhoven vs. Groningen form guide & betting tips
| PSV Eindhoven | vs | Groningen |
|---|---|---|
DW |
Form | WW |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 6th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 4 | Goals For | 6 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 2 |
LDW |
Form (All Comps) | WW |
Whispers predicts: PSV Eindhoven 3-1 Groningen
PSV's dominance in this fixture is clear, and the reigning champions are strong 9/25 (1.36) favourites to take all three points this weekend.
Both PSV and Groningen are still awaiting their first clean sheet of the season, which is good news for anyone seeking to back BTTS – Yes at 8/15 (1.53).
Guus Til has scored in three straight home matches against Groningen. While the 28-year-old is yet to open his account this season, his 18/25 (1.72) option to score anytime is appealing.
> PSV Eindhoven to win at 9/25 (1.36) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> Guus Til to score anytime at 18/25 (1.72) | Likelihood: Probable